Vineyard Haven News

Whisper, a 48-foot boat based in Vineyard Haven, earned three trophies in the recently completed Marion to Bermuda ocean race.

It seems there is only one group unhappy about the new Vineyard Haven Yacht Club building.

Last July, Kristen Leigh Conklin was looking for an art project to pursue on the Island.

The National Air Transportation Association issued the following news release: AOPA President Craig L. Fuller & NATA President James K. Coyne Invite You to a Martha's Vineyard Airport Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association President Craig L. Fuller and National Air Transportation Association President James K. Coyne, in partnership with Martha's ...

Jeffrey Burgoyne, Oak Bluffs; DOB 3/21/53, OUI-liquor or .08%: continued without finding for one year, must attend driver alcohol education program and pay program fee, $250 state fee, 45-day loss of license, must pay $50 VDD, $50 VW, and $65 PSF; possession of open container of alcohol in motor vehicle: responsible, filed; improper operation of ...

As manager of the Stop & Shop in Vineyard Haven, Sam Koohy deals with schedules, maintenance, orders, and most especially people.

Brooke Olson, who grew up on-Island, hasn't stopped creating art since she began at age four.

A few bike rental shops, including Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals , are found across the street from the Vineyard Haven terminal and, typically, charge around $25 a day for a hybrid or mountain bike.

Things looked brighter on the Vineyard over the Fourth of July weekend, as the sun reemerged after a month of hiding and a healthy crowd of visitors arrived for the holiday.

A Vineyard Haven man backed into a police cruiser on Saturday, the fifth time in less than two weeks a Falmouth police cruiser has been involved in an accident.

The day trippers land at Vineyard Haven but visitors say the real charms of Martha's Vineyard a ' an island of 87.48 square miles off the north-east coast of the US a ' lie in places such as Edgartown, where Paul McCartney keeps a home, with its elegant whaling captains' houses and craggy inns.

Since Spence is twittering links I have to give the hat tip to his Twitter page .

There is a delicious absurdity to the charity fundraiser. Still, as middle class as I am, I can see the point: it's a lot easier to open your wallet for AIDs orphans if, in the short term, you get to hear great writers read and sip a nummy cocktail.

As the recession continues, Island businesses begin to make change. One art gallery in particular, the Belushi Pisano Gallery, relocated this year to Edgartown, at 26 Kelley Street, due to effects from the hard economic times.

Finding a parking space at the Vineyard Haven post office can be a frustrating experience.

During Independence Day weekend, Island post offices will have abridged schedules.

Daniel A. Cohen, Nyack, NY; DOB 3/20/65, speeding in violation of special regulation: responsible, must pay $170 fine; a second charge of speeding in violation of special regulation: not responsible; operating motor vehicle with suspended license: dismissed.

A classic northeaster early this week on top of an unusually wet and gray June left Islanders wondering if they would ever see the sun again.

VINEYARD HAVEN, MA, June 24, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Brenda C. Kurth, Owner of Brenda's Quality Lawncare, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of lawn care services.

The dividends of a program designed to provide career opportunities and improve health care on the Island were evident at a modest graduation ceremony held Friday night at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.